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Partnership Development Lead

The Alan Turing Institute

Location: London
Salary: £62,666 plus excellent benefits
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 24th May 2023
Closes: 18th June 2023
 

HOURS: 36

CLOSES: 18 June 2023 at 23:59

The Alan Turing Institute

Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better. 

BACKGROUND

The Turing Partnerships Team is part of the Research Delivery function of the Alan Turing Institute, which also includes the Programme Management Unit (PMU) and the Research Engineering Group (REG). 

The Partnership Development Lead (PDL) will secure collaborative research and innovation funding for the Institute to drive forward advances in data science and artificial intelligence in order to change the world for the better. The PDL will report to the Institute’s Director of Partnerships, who oversees acquisition of Partnerships for the Institute, and will work closely with: Prospective partners from industry, government and the third sector; Prospective third-party funders such as UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), government departments, foundations and charities; Other Turing Teams (including Finance, HR, Legal, Training, Academic Engagement, Events Communications). There are particular opportunities to grow the Turing portfolio of partnerships in Defence & Security, which is one of the Grand Challenges announced in the recently published Turing 2.0 strategy. 

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • Identify and assess opportunities to secure tens of millions of pounds of funding for the Institute’s data science and AI research.
  • Ensure close alignment between the mission and strategy of the Institute and the qualification and selection of prospective funders.
  • Manage multiple prospects, bids, and proposals, building a pipeline of opportunities.
  • Contribute to, and often lead on, the development of value propositions to sponsors, funders and partners (new and existing)
  • Negotiate agreements and contracts, which will mean reviewing, advising, and commenting on drafts of contracts.
  • Line manage one Partnership Development Manager
  • Ensure collaborations comply with Institute policies and are financially sustainable

Person Specification

  • Experience in partnership development, business development or account management experience, in either the private sector, public sector or third sector.
  • Recent practical experience of successfully drafting, negotiating, and concluding complex contracts
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Evidence of building relationships and contacts to facilitate future exchange of information.
  • Ability to lead and develop cross organisational networks and groups

Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the Job Description. 

Terms and Conditions

This post is offered on a permanent basis, either part time (minimum 0.5 FTE) or full time. The annual salary is £62,666 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies,  https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

Application procedure

Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply and the interview process. 

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive.

This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at adjustments@turing.ac.uk to find out how we can assist you.

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